Branch retinal artery occlusion from a retained left atrial catheter 21 years after operation.
A case of branch retinal artery occlusion due to an embolus from a retained left atrial catheter is presented. Removal was accomplished by reoperation. Prompt removal of any retained intracardiac catheter is recommended.
Drummond-Webb
J J
JJ
Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Diseases and Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44145, USA. drummoj@cesmtp.ccf.org
Bokesch
P M
PM
Ebeid
M R
MR
Murphy
D J
DJ
Sarris
G E
GE
Mee
R B
RB
D000328:Adult; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006345:Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000209:etiology*